Florida Short Sale Buyers-The Seller Hired Me Not The Bank! - 03/31/09 09:14 AM
THis is great for people who are planning to buy or sell homes that may have a bank as an approving party. It applies in Tennessee also.
Via Midori Miller-Daytona Beach Florida Real Estate Trainer (CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty):
Yesterday I received a call from a buyer..not just any buyer..but another REALTORS buyer. Angry...Screaming...and misinformed.
It seems they called "the bank" to find out what is up with his offer...now this buyer claims the bank told him to tell the REALTOR to submit the offer...that REALTOR being me.
This irate voice attempted to bully...threw accusations about the seller...and turned around and demanded that … (4 comments)
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Franklin real estate sales start at the bottom - 03/31/09 09:10 AM
Franklin tn real estate - It seems like the bottom of this market is finally starting to move. On of the least expensive neighborhoods in Franklin tn is Falcon Creek. Most of the homes are priced between $215,000 and $250,000. for franklin, this is one of the most affordable areas to buy a home. As you can see by the snapshot below, 7 of the 12 homes for sale are now under contract. These homeowners are probably moving up to a larger home, generating even more transactions.
If you are interested in buying an affordable home in Franklin Tennessee, you need a … (2 comments)
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Title Process....Did you know? - 03/30/09 10:03 PM
Little known information about title searches.
Via Bo Hussung/ National Title Agent (Cogent Closing Title Associates /National Title Agency):
I started this series several months back and so would like resume by helping with the understanding of the actual process of what is involved in the ordering a title insurance policy.
So let's start at the beginning. When a title ordered is placed a whole series of events have to occur to get the ball rolling to a closing.
The 1st is an active search of public records for the property in question (kind of antiquated). Fortunately, all property records are a matter … (3 comments)
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How can you tell if a realtor knows his business - 03/29/09 10:11 PM
I feel sorry for the uneducated Nashville real estate consumer.
They have to trust a stranger to sell their home. In some cases the most valuable or their possessions. The real question is, how can you tell a true professional from a turkey.
If you find a room full of realtors, they all look alike. Some are strutting around like they need to impress each other, and others just go about their business. What's the big deal anyway? Aren't all realtors trained to do the same thing?
Here are a few things that I noticed just this past weekend that … (4 comments)
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Nashville real estate - Here's your sign - 03/29/09 09:39 AM
Nashville real estate - Were you waiting for a message from above to tell you it's time to buy a house? Maybe this is it.
We had a series of storms come through Tennessee yesterday, and we were prepared for the worst, All we really had was a little wind and rain. I was out in the taking pictures of a listing, and on the way home Elizabeth stopped the car to take this photo.
I believe that the market is changing quickly. 7 of the 11 nashville homes I have listed were viewed yesterday, some of them twice. I haven't had … (6 comments)
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SPring Hill Tn real estate - Golf VIew Estates - 03/28/09 02:02 PM
New home for sale in Spring Hill - This beautiful Lighthouse builders home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Golf View Estates, just minutes from Saturn Prky.
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Plugging In... - 03/28/09 01:48 PM
THis answers a question that I have always wanted to know.
Via Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.):
It is not uncommon down here in the Nashville, TN area for folks to have freezers or refrigerators in their garages. Ya know, we gotta have some place to store our liquid refreshments, pizza and other manly man culinary delights other than the the household refrigerator. Besides that, we need a place to hang when we get thrown in the proverbial dog house or garage, so why not have our basic needs close at hand. Most folks just … (0 comments)
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Spring Hill tn home for sale - 03/28/09 01:42 PM
Built by Lighthouse Builders, this lovely Spring Hill home is located on a Cul-De-Sac in Golf View Estates.
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Nashville real estate buyers - It's a royal feast - 03/27/09 10:13 AM
Nashville real estate - Spring is here, the grass is turning green, Bradford pears are all in bloom, and buyers are starting to buy Nashville real estate. If you've been under a rock for a while, welcome to the best real estate market buyers have had in many years, maybe ever. Prices are down in most areas, the supply of homes is still good, and interest rates are at historic lows.
If you are interested in buying a home in Nashville, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Green Hills, Brentwood, or Spring Hill, click on the link. It will take you to my user friendly … (2 comments)
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Auto Maintenance cost in 1928 - 03/25/09 08:14 AM
I recieved an e-mail yesterday that made me think. With all of this money being passed out be the government, and the tax increases that will be required to pay for it, what do you think inflation will be in 2 to 3 years. Will we be back in the Jimmy Carter environment?
None of us can answer that, but when you take a close look at this letter from 1928, you really get a good idea of what type of inflation we have had over the last 80 years.
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It's not the best market for downsizing - If you are paying cash - 03/24/09 10:33 AM
Nashville real estate - In the last few days I've met several people who have had an interest in my listing at 204 cheekwood ct. The primary reason for their interest is that all of the bedrooms are downstairs, and they are getting to the age that stairs are no longer welcome exercise. When they tell me that they need to sell their 2 story home that's 50 percent bigger, I have some bad news.
2 story homes in Nashville are now out of favor for most people it's a buyers market, and the buyers of large homes in Nashville have … (4 comments)
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Murfreesboro Homes for sale - 03/23/09 10:16 PM
Click on the Button to search for Murfreesboro Homes for sale.
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Local neighborhoods and subdivisions include Berkshire, Blackman, Crestview, Evergreen, Huntington, Indian Hills, Northwoods, Plantation, Regenwood, Riverbend, St Andrews, Stones River, Stratford Hall, Hamptons, Windemere, Westhaven.
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What's your Claim To Fame - 03/23/09 01:36 PM
Nashville real estate - They call me the Blog Guy. I don't know why? I spend a few minutes every day writing and reading blog posts, twittering a few minutes, and then the rest of the day, I'm just like every other very technical Real Estate agent in the office.
ok, maybe not. Some days I conduct a technology workshop at the Franklin Keller Williams office with some of the brightest realtors and home inspectors in Nashville. Is that enough that I can have a "claim to Fame"?
But my real question is this. What do your clients and peers say … (5 comments)
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What's the Alternative to Greed? - 03/23/09 12:19 PM
One of my associates sent my a video clip of Milton Friedman discussing free enterprise with Phil Donahue. You can tell by his expression that Phil didn't agree with Milton on his views on free enterprise, but he doesn't have anything to argue with. Milton Friedman is a recipient of the Nobel Memorial prize in Economic Sciences. He is known for his research on Consumption Analysis, monetary history, and for his demonstration of the complexity of stabilization policy.
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Tennessee ranks Fifth for Business Growth - 03/21/09 04:19 PM
Tennessee is now ranked fifth best in the United states for Jobs and Business growth by Chief Executive Magazine.
Tennessee follows Texas, North Carolina, Florida and Georgia as the top five states, while California, New York, Michigan, New Jersey and Massachusetts round out the bottom five.
The list is based on a survey completed by 543 chief executive officers, who looked at issues like proximity to resources, regulation, tax policies, education, quality of living and infrastructure.
Tennessee has consistently moved up on the list, after being ranked 11th in 2006. The No. 5 ranking is the highest the state has ranked.
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Keller WIlliams Franklin - Still the Franklin Marking Share leader - 03/20/09 08:50 PM
If you haven't been following the real estate market in Franklin Tn or Williamson county, you might be surprised that Keller WIlliams has been the market share leader for quite some time, and appears to be widening it's lead every month. This is important information for Buyers, Sellers, and and real estate agents who want to work with the leaders of their market.
What does is cost to work with the best? Your real question should be what does it cost if you don't?
To search for homes in the Nashville area, Click on the button that represents your area of … (2 comments)
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Divert Attention from the real Problems - 03/20/09 11:45 AM
I started writing this as a comment on the post by Michael Thornton, and decided to publish this as a post.
I believe that the amount of time focused on these bonuses is amazing. Especially since it's 1/1000 of the money that AIG recieved from the bailout. Why are they not concerned about the biggest piece of the pie, instead of the crumbs. Was this a well planned diversion to make us forget about how bad the govenment is handling this problem?
Are the congressional leaders and Mr Obama himself planning to repay the millions they were given in contributions from these … (1 comments)
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Will you take a contingency contract? - 03/20/09 11:22 AM
Nashville real estate - I received an e-mail today from Zillow.com, with a short question for one of the zillow users. Will you take a contingency contract on your home at 204 Cheekwood ct?
Here is my reply.
All offers are considered. In order for a contingency offer to be accepted, the seller must feel that the contingency will be met in a reasonable amount of time. When would you like to view the property?
The next e-mail from the customer, I'll meet you at 05:00 p.m. today.
Do most realtors just say no? I'm starting to think so, or he wouldn't … (3 comments)
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Spring Hill Tn New Homes will require Sprinklers in 2011 - 03/18/09 10:40 PM
Spring Hill real estate = According to the codes department on Spring Hill, starting in 2011, all new single family homes will require a sprinkler system. THe fact of the matter is that the additional cost will be passed on to the consumer, and as usual will reflect in a higher cost of home purchases in Spring Hill.
The codes people are saying that it will save lives, but some are saying it's unnecessary. I will keep my opinion to myself, but i do think that home fires in new homes seems to be rare. I see more damage from water … (4 comments)
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Spring Hill Elections - 03/18/09 09:33 AM
Spring Hill Tennessee - Are your tax dollars being spent to campaign for political parties that you will vote against? Here in Spring Hill, I've been seeing a lot of signs that were created by the IAFF to support their chosen political party. I understand that being a union, they have ther reasons for wanting certain people in office,. Unfortunately, the firefighters for for the citizens on Spring Hill, and nothing in their mission statement says that they will be helping to elect city officials.
Needless to say, If I get a call, or a knock on the door to contribute … (0 comments)
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Whatta Mess... - 03/17/09 09:55 AM
THis is a great example of why you need a home inspection on new construction, even if it's a custom home.
Via Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.):
Okay! So we have heard the drill before. Oh, this is a new house which has been inspected by the codes department. They have issued a CO (and as we listen to the crickets chirp, birds sing and hallelujahs spring forth from the cherub sitting on the eaves) all is in a state of bliss and peace fills every nook and cranny of the property. That is until … (2 comments)
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Sunny Sunday - 03/15/09 08:30 PM
Nashville real estate - It's about time we had some sun and dry weather.
This posting and the contents written here are the intellectual property and opinions of Larry Brewer of Keller Williams Realty. Providing real estate services to clients in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Spring Hill, Green Hills, and the middle Tennessee area
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The cost of living is low in Nashville - 03/14/09 05:32 PM
Nashville real estate - I had a call this morning from a visitor from Abilene Texas, and she was asking about one of my listings in Franklin. She informed me that the price of homes in Franklin and Brentwood was considerably higher than where she lives.
Then I asked her about taxes. Her current home is valued at about $250,000, and her yearly property taxes are over $6000. A similar home in Williamson county would have taxes of between $1500 and $2000 depending on location. $300 a month to spend on your mortgage payment instead of property taxes goes a long … (2 comments)
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Nashville real estate sales for February - 03/10/09 05:04 PM
Nashville real estate - Nashville area homes sales in February were up significantly from January. Single-family residential closings alone exceed 1,000 units according to the Greater Nashville association of Realtors. The median price for residential was $160,000, with $151,120 for condominiums. that compares with $168,000 and $154,650 respectively in February of last year. There were 1,452 sales pending at the end of the month and the number of days on the market for a single-family home was 90 days. Inventory is up slightly at 23,122 compared to 22,473 last year.
This posting and the contents written here are the intellectual … (1 comments)
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Williamson County Elementary Schools - What's the score - 03/08/09 09:21 PM
Brentwood, Franklin, and Spring Hill are all proud of their school system, and they should be. Based of the TCAP scores publish by the Tennessee department of education, all of these schools rank aboove the state average, and considerably higher than it's neighbor to the north, Davidson county schools. If you have a child who is starting to enter school, read this closely, and prepare your next home purchase with your childs education in mind.
Here are the scores, I combined all four or the TCAP test areas, Math. Social studies, Science, and Reading to come up the the total score. The … (3 comments)
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Cool Springs Luxury Condo for sale - 03/08/09 11:49 AM
Franklin real estate - Cool Springs condos are hot, and here is one of the best. Everything you could want in a 2 bedroom unit. 4 sides brick with a nice deck and a view for miles. Hardwood floors throughout the lower lever, Granite counter tops and island, single attached garage, 2 large bedroom suites upstairs
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Fieldstone Farms condo for sale - 03/06/09 02:27 PM
Franklin real estate - Fieldstone farms condo with 2 bedooms, 2 full and 1 half bath. THis is a great location on the north side of Franklin with great schools, playgrounds, shopping, and an easy commute to downtown nashville, Franklin, or Cool Springs.
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Westhaven real estate - Statistics for January and February - 03/06/09 01:27 PM
Real Estate in Westhaven sells even in the worst of weather and financial conditions. Westhaven has many outstanding features, Incuding an impressive clubhouse, a water park, a golf course, and wonderful architure throughout the community.
Here are the statistics for home sales in Westhaven through January and February. I expect even these sales to pick up after the time change this weekend and the warmer weather that is sure to come.
To search for Westhaven homes for sale, click on the button.
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Keller Williams Team Building Workshop - Nashville - 03/06/09 10:25 AM
Thursday from 09:00 until 03:00, Bill Haggard conducted his first team building workshop for the local Nashville Keller Williams agents. Those who attended came because they either
Had a team already and wanted to become more efficient Wanted to build a team, and needed to learn more about it Wanted to know if being a buyers agent on a team was a viable choice Wanted to understand how the team compensation structure worked What we learned was that not many who currently have a team, are using the Keller Williams model correctly. All of the information about the team structure is … (0 comments)
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Team Building Workshop - Keller Williams Nashville - 03/05/09 07:58 AM
Nashville real estate - Today some of us are attending a team building workshop at the Brentwood Keller Williams office. The session will be all day, and it's conducted by Bill Haggard, who is also the owner of these offices.
Do I really need a workshop on building a team? The answer would be no, if you think that the real estate market is going to stay in this state forever. I believe that the market is trying to recover now, and if the Obama administration would stop promising something new every week, buyers would be less inclinded to wait … (0 comments)
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Montclair market report - Brentwood real estate - 03/03/09 03:45 PM
Montclair is a Brentwood community on aside of I-65 just off Moores lane. Homes in Montclair range in price from $600,000 to $1,000,000 and in size from 3000 square ft to over 5000 square ft. The west side of the community borders Nashville Golf and Athletic club and the East side borders the bike and walking trails.
Here is a snapshot of homes currently listed , pending or sold in the last 3 months in Montclair.
For a current list of homes for sale in montclair, click on the button, or call me at 615-512-7853
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Your comment was identified as possible spam - 03/03/09 01:58 PM
Wow - something new from active rain. I was commenting on a post from Mike Nastri about commissions on short salea, and I received this message from activerain.
Your comment was identified as possible spam and was placed in the queue for moderation
Ok I'll stop commenting. I have plentoy of other things to do than waste my time writing a comment that will never make it to it's intended destination..
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Photo of the Day - What the... - 03/03/09 08:30 AM
THis is a great example of what can happen in a normal resale home. To some people, this would look ok, but tape can melt and burn, presenting a fire hazard that really shouldn't have been an issue.
Via Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.):
Okay! So I'm not the brightest bulb in the string, but I do have the common sense that the Good Lord gave a goose. However some things I see out there in the real world really take an "Isle of Genius" to come up with. Now I know there are folks … (1 comments)
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Are you being stalked at open houses? - 03/02/09 08:35 AM
Franklin real estate - I know it seems strange, but I'm starting to dread open houses. I've had several occasions recently in Franklin and Spring Hill when a mortgage person is waiting for me at my open house before I get there. Give me a break!
At least let me get in the home before you give me the 20 questions and try to convince me to dump the mortgage professionals who have proven that they not only do a great job for my customers, but give me referrals also.
I don't know you, and I don't need you. I understand … (4 comments)
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Adding a Backsplash - Nashville real estate - 03/01/09 11:38 AM
Nashville Real Estate - Elizabeth has decided that our kitchen needed something extra, just to make it look a little better. What does it cost, and how long will it take, are my normal questions. She estimated that if she did herself (she likes these types of projects), it would only take her 2 days, a professional, maybe 1 day. As far as the cost goes, it depends on the tile you use, but in our case it costs less than $200 in materials plus another $90 for a Tile Saw.
As you can see, It really does make a big … (2 comments)
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To Open or Not - My Spring Hill Open House has lots of snow - 03/01/09 11:07 AM
Spring Hill real estate - I was planning an open house today in Wades Grove, but mother nature is still trying to show all of us how foolish Al Gore is about global warming. As I awoke this morning to 4 inches of snow and 29 degree weather on March 1st, I have to decide. Do I have the open house or not.
Normally in Tennessee, we have warm weather by now, and I can never remember 4 inches of snow in March. It's here now, and the children love it.
I think I'll go to Franklin and hold an open … (0 comments)
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